I understand your concern.
The swelling around the anus could be an infection such as a peri anal abscess or could also be folliculitis, both cases are painful. You have not mentioned any history of haemorrhoids, so I am ruling that out.

Either case, it needs to be examined as they can be acutely painful. Kindly get the swelling examined by your local GP and proceed accordingly.

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